Budget & Finance

January 15, 2013 · Item number:Item #74 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Reimbursement approved for city employees' itemized expenses

City employees receive reimbursement for work-related expenses from the general fund. This routine approval ensures staff costs are covered promptly.

January 15, 2013 · Item number:Item #75 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense accounts

Routine authorization for city staff to be reimbursed for approved work-related expenses from the general fund.

January 15, 2013 · Item number:Item #72 $ Total cost: $1K

Council reimburses President Royal $1,430.90 for travel to Boston

Reimbursement to Council President for Nov 28–Dec 1 travel to Boston on city business.

January 15, 2013 · Item number:Item #73 $ Total cost: $2K

City approves $2,388 expense reimbursement for Kerry Patton

Routine spending decision approving a January expense claim for a City Council Committee Assistant. Citizens deserve visibility into who receives city funds and for what.

January 15, 2013 · Item number:Item #76 $ Total cost: $1.1M

City commits $1.1M grant match from reserves for Mayor's Office programs

General Fund reserves will pay the city's share to unlock $4.2M in external grants. This preserves cash but reduces budget flexibility for emergencies or other priorities.

January 15, 2013 · Item number:Item #87 $ Total cost: $545K

Council sets aside $544.9K for Eastern Area capital projects

General Fund transfers $544,900 to the Capital Improvement Fund for infrastructure and development work in the Eastern Area. This spending shapes neighborhood investment priorities.

January 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #86 $ Total cost: $25K

City hires Operation New Birmingham to select commemorative artist ($25K)

City spending $25,000 for consultant to hire a designer or artist for an unspecified commemoration project.

January 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #76 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense accounts from general fund

Authorizes reimbursement of documented work-related expenses for city staff. These routine payments keep municipal operations running.

January 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #77 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City approves employee expense reimbursements

Confirms estimated costs for city employee business expenses and reimbursements from the general fund.

January 8, 2013 · Item number:Item #62 $ Total cost: undisclosed

City awards 6-month paper products contract to Budget Janitorial

Routine procurement for office supplies. Contract covers paper products for city operations at negotiated unit prices.

January 2, 2013 · Item number:Item #7 $ Total cost: $500

Council transfers $500 from District 7 discretionary funds to neighborhood alloc

Redirects Council member's project money to a citywide neighborhood fund. This is a routine budget adjustment on consent.

December 26, 2012 · Item number:Item #16 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

Authorizes payment of work-related expenses incurred by city employees. Ensures staff can be reimbursed for authorized travel, meals, and materials used in city business.

December 26, 2012 · Item number:Item #17 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council approves employee expense reimbursements

The city reimburses employees for job-related costs (travel, supplies, training). This vote confirms which expenses qualify and ensures public funds are spent transparently.

December 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #55 $ Total cost: $50K

Council sets aside $50K state grant for volunteer service programs

Mayor's Office receives state funding to expand volunteer engagement and community service initiatives in Birmingham.

December 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #86 $ Total cost: $500K

Council sets aside $500K for Lyric Theatre capital improvements

The city is directing half a million dollars from its general fund toward renovations or upgrades at the Lyric Theatre, a historic downtown venue. This decision commits public money to a cultural landmark that shapes neighborhood vitality.

December 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #88 $ Total cost: $3.0M

Council sets aside $3M for Fair Park capital improvements

Council commits $3 million to capital projects at Fair Park, the city's main public recreation space. The funds come from the Capital Improvement budget and will support facility upgrades and maintenance.

December 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #90 $ Total cost: $500K

Council sets aside $500K for Lyric Theatre capital improvements

The city is directing half a million dollars from its general fund toward renovations or upgrades at the Lyric Theatre, a historic downtown venue. This decision commits public money to a cultural landmark that shapes neighborhood vitality.

December 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #91 $ Total cost: $460K

Council allocates $460K to Central Library capital improvements

Library receives new funding for facility upgrades and repairs, improving public access to reading rooms and services.

December 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #92 $ Total cost: $3.0M

Council sets aside $3M for Fair Park capital improvements

Council commits $3 million to capital projects at Fair Park, the city's main public recreation space. The funds come from the Capital Improvement budget and will support facility upgrades and maintenance.

December 18, 2012 · Item number:Item #16 $ Total cost: undisclosed

Council discretionary fund appropriated to multiple organizations

City Council is distributing public money from its discretionary fund to various organizations. The specific recipients and amounts are not detailed in this summary.